Taqī al-Dīn Aḥmad ibn 'Alī al-Maqrīzī (jan 1, 1364 – dec 31, 1442)
Description:
A famous Egyptian historian and chronicler of the Mamluk period. His Al-Suluk li-ma‘rifat duwwal al-muluk is a detailed history of Egypt under the Mamluk dynasty. His works are key sources for understanding the socio-economic conditions of medieval Egypt.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1364
dec 31, 1442
~ 79 years